Amanda Foreman examines the formative years of British politics when the most important structures of British life - still valued and recognised today - were established in the shadow of revolution.

Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 23 July 2014. 

The Georgians Restraint, Revolution And Reform: Part 1

Amanda Foreman delivers a speech on the leadership lessons of Spencer Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire, Spartacus, Lenin, General Sir John Monash, and Lewis “Chesty” Puller at the Sydney Institute’s Annual Dinner in April 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Surrounded On All Sides – Five Lessons In Leadership From History

Rob Steiner, Director, Fellowships In Global Journalism at the Munk School of Global Affairs, interviews Amanda Foreman about A World on Fire as part of a series focusing on the authors featured on the 2012 Lionel Gelber Prize longlist.

Amanda Foreman Interviewed By Rob Steiner For The Lionel Gelber Prize Longlist

Amanda Foreman discusses A World on Fire on “Maryland Morning” with Sheilah Kast on November 9, 2011. 

Amanda Foreman on "Maryland Morning" With Sheilah Kast

Tom Sutcliffe, Tracy Chevalier, Alice Rawsthorn and Kathryn Hughes review the new 4-part series The Ascent of Woman, looking at the history of women from the dawn of civilisation to the modern day.


'Saturday Review' on BBC Radio 4: The Ascent Of Woman

Charlotte Hodgman is joined by historical author Amanda Foreman to discuss her new BBC2 TV series The Ascent of Woman.

BBC History Extra with Amanda Foreman

Dr. Amanda Foreman discusses her BBC Two series on the history of women with Jane Garvey. 

Dr. Amanda Foreman on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour - The Ascent of Woman

From the secret campaign waged by the Prince Regent (the future George IV) against the leading satirical artists of his time (Gillray, Cruickshank and Rowlandson) in order to protect his reputation, to the messages and memoranda penned by Prince Albert about the forthcoming Great Exhibition of 1851 - the Royal Collection and Archive reveal to historian Dr Amanda Foreman the captivating narratives hidden amongst the dry documents and ledgers. Such as the entry for £35 paid to a print-seller to halt his publication of a scurrilous engraving, or the blackmailed threats by another to crucify the Prince Regent in satirical verse unless he stumps up. It's only when all the documents are laid out - literally - on the beautiful map tables of the Print Room at Windsor Castle, that the full story begins to appear. Amanda, too, sees how Prince Albert was already planning the legacy of his Great Exhibition by drawing up plans for the development of what is today the great museum quarter of London, South Kensington. Art that was sold, then re-acquired, porcelain that was acquired, sold and bought up again... the ebb and flow of art and artefacts from the unique collections of our monarchs are brought vividly to life by the expert team of curators and archivists of the Royal Collection and historian Amanda Foreman.

Stories from the Royal Collection

Pauline Brown facilitates a conversation between Kathy Landy, founder of the Feminist Institute, Dr. Amanda Foreman, and feminist artist Judith Bernstein for Sirius XM's Tastemakers.

Modern Vs. Historical Feminism

June 5, 2019 - Dr. Foreman in conversation with Faith Salie at the New York Public Library.

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